‘We Are Live’ N°15 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

The Kills’ "The Good Ones" thrives on raw minimalism, with Alison Mosshart’s snarl paired against Jamie Hince’s taut guitar, creating electrifying tension. Its success on the UK Singles Chart (#23) and sharp Rojo-directed video amplify its gritty outsider aesthetic. Elsewhere, The Strokes’ "Reptilia" blends Julian Casablancas’ detached vocals with tightly wound guitar interplay and gained long-term appeal through its presence in games like *Guitar Hero III*.

U2’s "All Because of You" aims for anthemic energy but lacks depth, performing better live during their Vertigo Tour. Meanwhile, The Duke Spirit’s "Lion Rip" offers moody rawness tied to their early ambitions, showcasing Liela Moss’s mesmerizing vocals. Nada Surf’s "Hi-Speed Soul" delivers vibrant alt-rock dynamics, balancing melody and propulsion, while The Datsuns’ "Harmonic Generator" captures rowdy garage rock urgency with brash intensity.

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